The book’s true focus is not just the art—it’s the story behind the art—and Calzetta’s influences and motivations are revealed. Tom Smart profiles the art and career of a notable artist in the penetrating analysis Fabulous... Read More

Bernard Villemot, the last great commercial/poster artist, lived in Paris his entire life (no surprise), drew inspiration from Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Raoul Dufy, and other fine artists of his time (early-mid twentieth century), and... Read More

Imagine yourself at Florence High in 1512 and you need a senior portrait for the yearbook. Who you gonna call? Michelangelo, perhaps, or Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Correggio … Not if you wanted the best because all those guys... Read More

The variety of artistic media Krishnan chose to depict his ventures around the globe shine light on his talent and on the world’s cultural and ecological diversity. Many of the world’s architectural wonders began as sacred sites, and... Read More

Through their shared legacy, Charley and Edie Harper’s collaboration continues in this commentary on their life and work. Harper Ever After: The Early Work of Charley and Edie Harper is a companion volume to the 2013 joint exhibit of... Read More

No, you don’t see a book like this every day—a four-color, professionally photographed, coffee-table-worthy marijuanapedia. If you or your unemployed nephew needs gardening details about the use of clones vs. seeds, hydroponics,... Read More

This tale of two cities effectively compares and contrasts the disparate cultures of ancient Paris and modern Los Angeles. Diane Ratican compares the unique attractions of two popular metropolitan areas in Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? An... Read More

This fun and fascinating travel guide to NYC spans the familiar—from unfamiliar perspectives—to the unique and obscure. Some of the iconic landmarks of New York City—the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11... Read More